Busser

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary: The Busser is responsible for the clearing and resetting of tables. This position is instrumental in maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant and ensures efficient table sets to optimize volume of business.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Familiarizes with service standards for the restaurant, especially table setups, beverage service and pre-bussing of tables.
• Stocks all mise en place before, during and after service to ensure that the service team has all the tools necessary to fulfill their roles.
• Performs immediate cleaning function of the restaurant, floors, and service stations during business hours and when in the interest of preserving the guest experience.
• Monitors and ensures cleanliness of all place settings, tabletops, seats, and floor.
• Leaves money or guest checks on tables.
• Set up dish breakdown areas.
• Assist servers in serving water and other beverages.
• Accommodate guests’ special requests whenever possible.
• Maintain tables by clearing finished plates, glassware, silverware, trash, and other items.
• Breakdown dishes in breakdown area.
• Set, clear, and reset tables.
• Polish and set up china, glassware, silverware, and service items.
• Stock clean linen and discard used linen.
• Set up and empty trash and recycling.
• Set up and stock condiments and side stations.
• Set up, maintain, and break down beverage stations.
• Maintain floors by picking up debris and spot sweeping with small broom and dustpan.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service laws and regulations.
• Ensure a healthy and safe work environment for co-workers and guests.
• Perform duties in accordance with company standards, policies, and guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicate with supervisors and managers to ensure that assigned duties are completed to standard.
• All other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motions.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in hospitality/service industry.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must have valid, non-expired Food Handlers’ card.